Reports of dozens dead in Israel's attacks in Rafah. Women and children apparently also died in the intense attacks in the southern Gaza Strip.
According to Palestinian information, dozens of Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks during a hostage rescue operation. Hamas put the number of deaths at more than 100 in the attacks. Israel's plan has met with international criticism. Egypt fears that a massive military operation could lead to a rush of desperate Palestinians to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. US President Joe Biden called for a convincing concept for the protection of the civilian population there.